Toyota Fortuner Boot Camp

Tejas@perioimpl · 12th July 2011, 07:12

Yes it's happening near Lonavla. Will let you know the details after EXAMM! 2011.

curiosity · 12th July 2011, 13:26

Just a small update: Its being arranged in co-ordination with Auto Car India.

Also I am a complete newbie to off-roading. All the experts and all the bhp'ians who attended the event last year please advice if this event is suitable to a complete newbie? Thanks

khan_sultan · 12th July 2011, 16:30

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Originally Posted by curiosity

Just a small update: Its being arranged in co-ordination with Auto Car India.

Also I am a complete newbie to off-roading. All the experts and all the bhp'ians who attended the event last year please advice if this event is suitable to a complete newbie? Thanks

Yes you can safely take part in it -- even if you have NEVER used the 4wd gear level also in your life.

The only damage, if you are careful, should be a mud bath that your vehicle would get. But then they will help you clean it also with a wash.

Do try and attend if you have the opportunity. You will love it.

Monaro CV8 · 27th July 2011, 23:15

Hi Guys!

The details are here! Got this invite a week ago.
Wanted to post this here for some time. Scanned and uploaded.
For all the T-Fort owners on the forum, & near Mumbai-Pune, check it out!
Will be fun!

See you all there.

bhp · 28th July 2011, 16:28

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Originally Posted by Monaro CV8

Hi Guys!

The details are here! Got this invite a week ago.
Wanted to post this here for some time. Scanned and uploaded.
For all the T-Fort owners on the forum, & near Mumbai-Pune, check it out!
Will be fun!

See you all there.

I have enrolled for 30th Saturday 2nd batch...
Any other bhpians who are participating ??

Grace · 29th July 2011, 00:57

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Originally Posted by dwaraka

I am wondering why would there be need to asphalt the offroad trail, when you have high performing offroader.

IMHO, the fortuner owners are a scared lot to take 22L+ vehicles on jagged roads,despite vehicle capability. Some sections are tarred just to allay their fears till they get hang of it.'

Are'nt you glad,the way we stomp our Jeeps and Gypsies all over the natural terrain and not depend on these man-made terrains. I had a blast in recently concluded EXAMM OTR, though I never go to drive. Guess how?..??

Andy

Monaro CV8 · 29th July 2011, 01:03

Apart from a few T-BHP members, a lot of other T-FORT owners will be participating. There are 4 batches of 25 cars each over a period of 2 days.

The last boot camp had a good response, both in Mumbai and Bangalore.

curiosity · 29th July 2011, 23:42

I'm in the 31st 1st Batch. Anyone else from here?

Tejas@perioimpl · 30th July 2011, 00:22

Allan and me will be there both days, both batches. See you boys tomorrow. It will be fun.

Monaro CV8 · 30th July 2011, 10:57

The Pune Batch is the 2nd one on Sunday.
Scheduled for this one.

See you guys there!
Cheers

speedy · 30th July 2011, 11:19

Been Banned by the family from using my Fortuner for any offroad activity. So have fun boys.

curiosity · 30th July 2011, 11:35

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Originally Posted by speedy

Been Banned by the family from using my Fortuner for any offroad activity. So have fun boys.

Having seen your T-Fort gallery with the off-roading pics I was definitely expecting you'd be present. Btw amazing pics mate

speedy · 31st July 2011, 20:14

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Originally Posted by curiosity

Having seen your T-Fort gallery with the off-roading pics I was definitely expecting you'd be present. Btw amazing pics mate

I did get an exemption from the rule for this one and was present with my Fortuner today.

Met Monaro CV8 but sorry i was busy in conversation with an old friend of mine and owner of the venue. The instructors Tejas, Allan and Manan did an excellent job and kept the casualties to a minimum.

My take on the event was that it was excellent for the first timers and for the people looking for a thrill. The track for people like me was a cake walk and i kept being held back by a fortuner in front of me, so i had to stop and wait for him to give me space to move. I guess he was'nt speedy enough..

. Overall a very good event and i enjoyed myself.

curiosity · 31st July 2011, 20:47

I was there too! In the 8AM batch. What about you speedy? I was assisted by Allan who was patient enough with us as I was off-roading for the first time!! I enjoyed a lot and looking forward to more such experience. I got stuck where a F ortuner in front of us got stuck and had to be pulled out with the help of a winch. Good experience overall!

speedy · 31st July 2011, 22:50

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Originally Posted by curiosity

I was there too! In the 8AM batch. What about you speedy? I was assisted by Allan who was patient enough with us as I was off-roading for the first time!! I enjoyed a lot and looking forward to more such experience. I got stuck where a F ortuner in front of us got stuck and had to be pulled out with the help of a winch. Good experience overall!

I was there at 10am upto 330pm...i had not registered but drove the track. I guess you came in with the convoy and the lone fortuner standing opp where the participants had parked was mine. i was the last to go on the track too, since i wanted the novices to dig in and spoil the track in order to make it a bit more challengeing for me.

12th July 2011, 07:12	#16
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,423 Thanked: 9,582 Times View My Garage	Yes it's happening near Lonavla. Will let you know the details after EXAMM! 2011.
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12th July 2011, 13:26	#17
curiosity BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 115 Thanked: 87 Times	Re: Toyota Fortuner Boot Camp Just a small update: Its being arranged in co-ordination with Auto Car India. Also I am a complete newbie to off-roading. All the experts and all the bhp'ians who attended the event last year please advice if this event is suitable to a complete newbie? Thanks
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27th July 2011, 23:15	#19
Monaro CV8 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 576 Thanked: 552 Times View My Garage	2011 Toyota Fortuner Boot Camp is back : Mumbai-Pune Hi Guys! The details are here! Got this invite a week ago. Wanted to post this here for some time. Scanned and uploaded. For all the T-Fort owners on the forum, & near Mumbai-Pune, check it out! Will be fun! See you all there. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Monaro CV8 : 27th July 2011 at 23:33.
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29th July 2011, 01:03	#22
Monaro CV8 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 576 Thanked: 552 Times View My Garage	Apart from a few T-BHP members, a lot of other T-FORT owners will be participating. There are 4 batches of 25 cars each over a period of 2 days. The last boot camp had a good response, both in Mumbai and Bangalore.
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29th July 2011, 23:42	#23
curiosity BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 115 Thanked: 87 Times	Re: Toyota Fortuner Boot Camp I'm in the 31st 1st Batch. Anyone else from here?
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30th July 2011, 00:22	#24
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,423 Thanked: 9,582 Times View My Garage	Re: Toyota Fortuner Boot Camp Allan and me will be there both days, both batches. See you boys tomorrow. It will be fun.
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30th July 2011, 10:57	#25
Monaro CV8 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 576 Thanked: 552 Times View My Garage	Re: Toyota Fortuner Boot Camp The Pune Batch is the 2nd one on Sunday. Scheduled for this one. See you guys there! Cheers
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30th July 2011, 11:19	#26
speedy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Meri Jaan Posts: 6,197 Thanked: 1,023 Times View My Garage	Re: Toyota Fortuner Boot Camp Been Banned by the family from using my Fortuner for any offroad activity. So have fun boys.
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31st July 2011, 20:47	#29
curiosity BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 115 Thanked: 87 Times	Re: Toyota Fortuner Boot Camp I was there too! In the 8AM batch. What about you speedy? I was assisted by Allan who was patient enough with us as I was off-roading for the first time!! I enjoyed a lot and looking forward to more such experience. I got stuck where a F ortuner in front of us got stuck and had to be pulled out with the help of a winch. Good experience overall!
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